Emergency income to assist with purchase of essentials (Food) or utilities, up to £150

One off payment to assist people whilst waiting for Universal credit or SSP to commence.

All working age people in receipt of Cpuncil Tax Support (CTS) receiving additional assistance. Further £150.00 deducted from all working age people who are in receipt of CTS. Where liability is below £150.00 this will be reduced to allow Council Tax liability to be zero

Discretionary Housing Payment from £500-£2k

Council Tax Assistance, up to 85%

Discretionary Council Tax Relief

Renters – South Norfolk Council is encouraging anyone whose income has been impacted by COVID-19 to contact their landlord immediately, whether that be a registered provider such as Saffron or Clarion or a private landlord. They are aware that registered providers are keen to work with people however they will not know that their tenants are in hardship unless they are informed. Similarly, central government has announced that private landlords can ask their mortgage providers for a 3 month payment holiday when their tenants are affected by COVID-19, it is therefore expected that this saving be passed to the tenant. If landlords are not helping, our housing team may be able to assist, however we do ask tenants to speak to landlords first.

Local Relief for the Prevention of PovertyThe Poringland Fuel Allotment Trust (charity ref 246265) is a local charity designed to support village groups and individuals suffering from hardship. To apply for a grant, please contact Lesley Sanders on 01508 492155 or email dickles17@hotmail.com

Are You Part of a Local Group Supporting Local Vulnerable People?The Norfolk Community Foundation has a fund set up to help you with your work. Grants of up to £1,000 are available here: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/covid-19-community-response-fund/We are aware that there is emerging volunteer action in many communities, as people step up to offer practical and wellbeing support in response to the needs in their neighbourhood. Such projects may not have the structures and safeguards in place that are required to receive a grant, but the Parish Council has agreed to be an 'umbrella organisation' to support such groups. Please contact the Norfolk Community Foundation is your new group requires a need for funding on 01603 623958 or shinebrighter@norfolkfoundation.com